The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Robert M. Robinson (ASN: 12123786), United States Army, for gallantry in action on 19 September 1944, at ****, Holland. Private First Class Robinson, Headquarters Company, 2d Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, advanced with a light machine gun squad and bazooka team toward an enemy held park. Completely disregarding his own personal safety, he advanced up in the middle of the street in the face of heavy enemy fire. Shooting from the hip, he knocked out two enemy positions, killed five Germans and wounded at least four others. He covered the bazooka team and made it possible for them to place effective fire upon the enemy installations. When the group was forced to disengage, Private First Class Robinson covered them at great risk to himself from enemy automatic weapons, anti-tank guns and 20-mm. flak guns. Through his gallant action he undoubtedly saved the lives of several of his comrades. The enemy thus weakened was unable to withstand the attack which followed. The enemy positions disclosed by Private First Class Robinson and his comrades were overrun and destroyed. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.